2024 Paddle into the Wild (May 3-5)
2024 Paddle into the Wild (May 3-5)
Apply for a three day immersive river experience in Leavenworth, Washington to ignite your thirst for river adventure.
How to Apply
***Please note you must “check out” in order to complete your application even though you will not need to pay at this time.***
We are accepting 16 students for an exceptional 1:4 instructor: student ratio on the water (typically this is 1:6). Instead of a typical registration, we are asking folks to fill out an application for one of these 16 slots.
Please see our quick post as background on why we require applications for Basecamp programs.
Application: Rather than first come, first served, interested participants will submit an application to participate that will be at zero cost. Based on the below timeline we will notify participants if they have been selected in that round and will follow-up with a registration link to remit the $625 per person course fee.
We encourage everyone who is interested to apply, because even if you are not selected initially, your application will be added to the waitlist.
Application timeline:
Round 1 - March 4-10th: Round 1 applicants will be notified by March 15th.
Round 2 - March 11-18th: Round 2 applicants will be notified by March 23rd.
Round 3 March 19-April 15: Applicants will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis, during this time we will also be contacting people from the waitlist.
Please note that we reserve the right to cancel the program at any time, in which case you will receive a full refund.
If you have questions or concerns about the timeline above or your eligibility, please contact us!
***Please note you must “check out” in order to complete your application even though you will not need to pay at this time.***
Paddle into the Wild Program
Enhance your paddle technique & ability to read whitewater.
Expect the things that go wrong and practice how to respond.
Connect with like-minded adventure partners.
What to expect
On-the-water discussions and practice sessions from 9 am to 4 pm each day.
Optional evening activities & discussions at the campground both nights.
On-on-one feedback from the instructor team.
Skills covered
Scout, read water, and hit your line
Make precise and fluid moves mid-rapid
Set safety and rescue partners
Lead the way down the river
Catch & surf waves and holes from an eddy and/or on-the-fly
Self-knowledge, risk assessment and decision making at the top of a rapid or before committing to a run
Conclusion - Is this course right for me?
We will be working in small groups and can accommodate a variety of experience-levels, but to get the most out of this course we require the following (essential eligibility requirements):
You are 18 years of age or older.
You have a packraft with thighstraps, drysuit, appropriate footwear, USCG-approved Type III life vest, whitewater helmet, and paddle.
You are physically capable of wading, swimming, and paddling in turbulent water (up to Class III), entering and exiting water over large rocks on the riverbank.
You’ve paddled enough to identify some specific gaps in your knowledge and skillset.
You are excited and support a safe (both physically and emotionally) empowering learning environment where questions and conversations are celebrated.
Contact us if you have any questions about your eligibility.